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Metronet – Palm Coast , FL
Starting their expansion into Florida by way of Tallahassee , the Indiana-based Metronet is eagerly laying the groundwork for a high-speed fiber-optic network throughout the state of Florida , connecting more than 120 communities across the United States .
Eddie Massengale , senior director of business development for Metronet , found a welcoming community to call home in Palm Coast and soon thereafter found a welcoming city , ready to usher the community into the 21st century of high-speed technology .
Working closely with the City of Palm Coast ’ s business development team , led by Jason DeLorenzo , Massengale said Metronet was encouraged to find new ways to ensure that more residents and businesses could have access to our 100 % fiber-optic services , especially during the pandemic .
“ With even more people working and learning from home , the need for a reliable and ultra-high-speed network became more of a priority for our customers , and the need for our service grew ,” said Massengale . “ With the growing need for more
Eddie Massengale bandwidth and faster speeds in mind , Metronet has expanded to serve more communities throughout Florida , including Palm Coast , Deltona , Daytona and many more . In the very near future , Metronet ’ s service will also be capable of providing access to speeds up to 5GB with new XGS PON technology .”
With expansion comes opportunity , and Metronet says there are a variety of options for those interested in a career change or ready to reenter the workforce .
“ As we are expanding to serve more communities throughout Florida , we are also hiring many local positions , including local market management , sales and customer service professionals and service technicians ,” said Massengale .
When new businesses were moving or expanding to Florida during the pandemic , in both cases , the staff ’ s attention to detail and exemplary customer service helped to facilitate a positive experience during a critical time in Florida ’ s economic vitality .
Danielle Anderson has worked in the public relations and media industry for a decade . She started her career as a reporter for Flagler Broadcasting where she discovered her passion for telling the stories of communities in Florida .
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